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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-08-03
ORIGIN OF A SAYING.
A Noted Lie-"It Wasn't Good Day foi
Ducks, Either"

A Noted Lie-"It Wasn't Good Day foi
Ducks, Either"
In 1860. the wear before the war, party Of
Northern Illinois hunters HE'D themselves to
the lakes Of Minnesota for an annual duck
hunt of a few weeks, making the journey to
St Paul, which was at that time but little
more than frontier village by steamer
from Dubuque, Ia Among the party was a
chap named Truax, powerful liar, but jolly,
good natured fellow withal, whose predomi
nant weakness was readily excused, if not en-
tirely overlooked, by those who knew him well.
Abe, that being bis first name, seemed to
struggle more recklessly and naturally with
the truth when talking about his proves as
hunter of game than on any other subject
One day, as the steamer was blowing its way
through Lake Pepin, number OF the male
passengers were seated forward on the boiler
deck in little knots, passing the time away in
conversation. Abe was a prominent figure in
one of the groups and had already astonished
himself fairly by the whoppers he had sue
cessfully got of, when the mission Of duck
hunting, the mission which himself and
friends were out OH, was adverted to.
"I've shot a few ducks in my time broke
In Abe, during momentary hull in the talk.
"How many did you ever kill in one dayp
queried cross eyed passenger from down
about Burlington.
"You may not believe me, sir" replied
Truax, "but in the late fall Of 81 went out
alone one morning about seven miles with
my dog and gun and brought home 200 ducks
by actual count, and it wasn't very good
day for ducks eitherp
"You did that all alone in one trip3n asked
the cross eyed man as he put down some
figures on an envelope with pencil he had
carelessly taken from his vest pocket
"Yes, sir, did, said Truax, with tinge
Of Ill humor to his tone
Those ducks would weigh about two and
a half pounds apiece. wouldn't theyF casually
remarked the Burlington man, as be kept on
making characters with his pencil
al should say they would, remarked the
nnsuspecting Aba
"Well, then" said the persistent querist,
'syou killed just $50 pounds OF ducks; and if
You can tell me how one man is able TO lug
that weight seven miles, and carry gun a.
the same time, you can do something that no
other liar in the northwest can match"
Abe reflected a minute, and with That's a
wbopper, isn't it, gentlemen he invited the
whole party into the bar to take something
at bis expense.
The remark, "And it wasn't good day fol-
ducks, either" was used banteringly on
Truax during the remainder of the trip, and
in time it became common on the Mississippi
whence it spread until it became one of the
proverbial Americanisms Of the time-St
Louis Globe Democrat
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-08-03

Break break break! On the cold
gray rocks, o Boom And / would that
my arms could raise You from out your
untimely tomb. All, well for the cool>
headed man. who left all his cash in the
bank, ali. well Cor the man who refused,
TO become real estate crank. And the
stately boom goes on, to their haven down
in the grave; but, alas. for the touch of
the vanished pile, and the sound of a
wild boomer rave. Bust, bust, in the
fattened town. o Boom; but the tender
grace Of stake that is gone, has gone
till the coming of doom. Atchison ,Kan)
Globe.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-08-03

Mrs. Phoebe Chesley, Peterson, Clay
Co, Iowa, tells the following remarkable
story, the truth of which is vouched for
by the residents of the town: 81 am 73
years old, have been troubled with kid
ney complaint aud lameDess for many
years; could not dress myself without
help. Now am free from all pain and
soreness, and am able to do all my own
homework. | owe my thanks to Electric
Bitters for having renewed my youth and
removed completely all disease and pam y
Try bottle, only soc at Hartz & Balm
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-08-03

The crazy-quilt appearance of the
waiting rooms of the railway depots,
made SO by the highly colored advertise
ments of railroads, summer resorts and
all sorts of things, is to be chsnged on
the G.. B. & Q That road has issued
an order that every kind except their
own must be removed, and they have
notified other railway lines that they can
remove %" advertisements if they
choose. 1t is the intention to fix up the
depots, adopt uniform style Of finish
and color and keep these places neater
and more comfortable hereafter.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-08-03

That wilful, horrid COW which created
such disturbance on Nineteenth street
between Eighth and Ninth avenues last
week, was out on q lark in the same
neighborhood again last night, and sue
ceeded in again breaking the rest of
peaceful inhabitants. The male members
of the households turned out and pursued
the beast for hours, it being midnight be-
fore the creature was captured, and then
without the assistance of the police
The owner of the animal had better fast
On it up or it may get him into trouble
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-08-03
INITIATED BLOOD,
Scrofulous, Inherited and
Contagious Humors, Cur
ed by Cuticura.

THROUGH the medium of one of your books re
l. ceived through Mr.. Frank T. Wray. druggist,
Apollo, Pa. became acquainted with your CHti
clrd Remedies, and take this opportunity to testify
TO you that their use has permanently cured me
Of one of the worst cases of blood poisoning, in
connection with erysioelas, that have ever seen
and this after having been pronounced incurable
by some of the best physicians in this county.
take great pleasure in forwarding to You this ties
timonisl unsolicited as it is by you in order tina
others suffering from similar mslsdies may be en-
couraged TO give your CtRiCUrd Remedies trial,
P. s. WHITLINGER, Leechburg Pa
Reference: Frank T. Wray, druggist, Apollo, Ps
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-08-03
Children Starving to Death

On account of their inability to digest
food. will find q most marvellous food and
remedy in SCOTS emulsion of pure cod
liver oil with hypophosphites. Very
palatable and easily digested. DR.. S. W
Cohen, of Waco. Texas. says: Il have
used your emulsion in infantile wasting
with good results. 1t not only restores
wasted tissues, but gives strength and in
creases the appetite. l am glad to ust
such reliable article"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-08-03
Sore Throat.

is particularly favorable to the contrac-
ton of diphtheria. Feed the warning
and use Darbys' Propbylactic Fluid. 1t
at once allaYs the Inflammation of the
throat. subdues the pain and gives per-
manent relief. II promptly and effectu-
ally destroys all contagion and diphther-
itic germs. 1t is safeguard against
diphtheria, and should be used on the
first symptoms of sore throat as a gsrgle
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-08-03

Eyes, children" said Mr.. De Baggs, ad-
dressing Chicago Sunday school, yes,
children, wrong doing Is always punished
either in this world or in e. next Retiibu.
ton may be long in coming. but it is sure &c
come at last You yourself, when you grow
older in years and experience, will learn how
true the lines Of Shakespeare are
The mills OF the gods grind slowly,
But they get there just the same
Journal OF Education.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-08-03

We ought not to be too anxious to en-
courage untried innovation, In cases of
doubtful improvement For quarter of
q century DR.. Sage's catarrh remedy has
been before the public and passed through
the severest test, and is pronounced the
most reliable remedy for that dissgreeable
mslady. Thousands of testimonials of
it's virtues. Fifty cents per bottle. By
druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-08-03
THE CITY'S HEALTH.
The Only Way to Proteetthe Sanitary
Welfare Of Rock Island---Use Your
Influence with Your Alderman,

The Only wayto Protect the Sanitary
Welfare OF Rock Island---Use Your
Influence with Your Alderman,
Inasmuch as our citizens have no rea-
son to look for protection in the sanitary
regulations of the city, to the mayor who
should. in his official capacity. guard the
city's interest in this particular as
in all other matters, there remains but
one alternative. and that is TO arouse the
council to the importance and serious
ness of the situation. and in that way Sc
cure the needed aid, despite the mayors
stubborn opposition. Yesterday the
ARGUS spoke of the filthy condition of
the alleys and the offensive slough be-
tween the Chicago. Burlington & Quincy
embankments east of the c.. R. 1. & P.
roundhouse. From these two sources the
city is likely to be afflicted during the
present hot weather. with almost any
type of malignant disease or epidemic.
The city as it is now managed would be
in 8 state of absolute helplessness in such
an emergency, and unable to battle with
any such infection. The health depart
ment has ceased to exist as an active
branch of municipal service. This by
the mayors action in removing Health
Commissioner Craig from Office and fails
ing to appoint successor, which is a
piece of wilful negligence deserving of
the most severe censare and condemnation
on the part of the people of Rock Island
who look to the city's executive for pro-
lection in health matters. This is by all
odds the most intensely hot sum.
mer Rock Island has ever ex-
perienced. and the prevalence of such
continuous and terrific heat will nstur-
ally cause more or less sickness. Rock
Island is less capable now of sffording
its people sanitary protection than ever
before in its history. The city never was
so utterly helpless and defenceless.
But the question is, bow can the city
secure the protection 80 generally desired
and 30 much needed. 1t can only be &C.
complished through the action of the
council regardless Of the mayor, and
every tax payer Of the city has right to
the ear of his alderman on matters of so
grave Importance as the health regula.
tons certainly are. Seek the alderman
who represents your ward then, and urge
upon him the importance Of the matter
and il this way the citys health may be
rightly guarded.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-08-03

James E, Richardson, Custom House. New Or
leans on oath saws: I'm 1870 scroiulous ulcers
broke out on nv body until / wa mass of COR
ruption Everything known TO the medical faculty
was tried in vain. I became a mere wreck Al
times could not lift my hands TO my head. could
not turn in bed; was in constant pain and looked
ppon life curse. No relief or cure in ten
years In 1880 heard Of the CutiC,irs Remedies,
used them and was perfectly cured
Sworn to before q. S Com. j. D. Crawford
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-08-03
LOCAL NOTICES.

Insure in the Boylston Insurance Co. of
Boston, Mass. organized 1872. Assets
nearly 81 100000. E. W. Hurst, agent,
Office over Rock Island National Bank.
DR.. Lameroux's medicines may be
found at the following drug stores; Mar,
shall & Fisher, Hartz & Bahnsen, Otto
Grotian, T. II. Thomas and John Beng
ston.
DR.. Burnett, the well known clsirvoy-
ant and test healing medium, the seventh
son Of the seventh son, has returned and
will remain ten days only. Those wish,
ing to see him should call No sol
Twenty second street and Fifth avenue.
Krell & Math have from four to six
favors of ice cream to select from, and in
making their fruit favors they use moth
ing but the fruit itself for favor. thereby
guaranteeing their patrons the fruit
davors. and the purest ice cream to be had
in the three cities. Call and give them a
trial. and become convinced.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-08-03

An insurance paper has been collecting The
statistics Of suicide in the United States
Among the most singular and perplexing
things is the fact that 1.-THE classification by
condition shows greater proportion of sui
cides among the married than the unmarried,
which is contrary to the accepted theory
Chicago News
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-08-03
How NV Side Aches.

From the bench and the counter.
Il - from the loom and the sewing machine
1 goes up the cry of pan and weakness.
WSI Aching sides and back kidney and
II uterine pains, strains and weakness.
coughs, colds and chest pains, and every pain aud
ache of daily toll relieved in one minute by the
Caicara Aati-paiH Plaster. New elegant and
infailible At druggists CSC; five for 81. 0; or Of
Potter Drug aud Chemical Co, Boston.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-08-03

We have been selling your Cuticurd Remedies
for years, and have the first compla Mt yet to re-
ceive from purchaser. One of the worst cases Of
ecrofula | ever saw was cured by the use Of five
bottles of Cuticura Resident, Cuticurd and CUT
curd Soap. The soap takes the cake" here az a
medicinal soap. TAYLOR & TAYLOR,
Druggists Frankfort KAN
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-08-03
Secondhand Goods.

Matter of Fact Lady pointing to art treas
ure)-That's real cute
Enthusiast Yesl its nearly 200 years old
Matter of Fact Lady tencouraged)-Never
mind; nobody would know if you didn't tel
and it's real pretty all the same
Enthusiast is moved to tears Town Topi,s
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-08-03
For sale by T. H. Thomas, Rock Islam

Louisville Courler-Journal. Alas, that
Marco Bozzaris did not live in Pennsyl-
vania! There he would have had all the
strikes he could have desired, without
having to get up in the night to order
them
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-08-03
Druggists Use Them.

We have obtained satisfactory results from the
use Of CuiicuTa Remedies in our own family, and
recommend them beyond any other remedies for
diseases of the ssin and blood The demand for
them grows as their merits become tnown
MACMLLIAN q Co. druggistg. Latrobe. Pa.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-08-03

are sold everywhere. Price: Cnt'curs. the great
skin cure, 50 cents; Cutioura Soap an exquisite
beautifer. 25 cents; Cuticur Resolvent, the new
blood purifier, 81. Potter Drug d Chemical Co..
Boston.
DIM Piles, Blackheads, Skin Blemishes AMI
7 I'M Babg Hum RS. use CUTfCuRA SOAR
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-08-03

and contagious humors, with loss of hair and
eruptions Of the skin, are positively cured by Gu
tlcurq and Ctstc4rd Soap externally and Cuticura
ReSotuenf internally. when all other medicines
fail. Send for pamphlet
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-08-03

Chicago News:-When Frenchman
turns his attention to American politics
be either grasps the situation or else lets
the situation fall on him when he isn't
looking.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-08-03

See that man with his face all screwed
up as il be had painf He has the old
style spring on his buggy. The fellow
with the Rice Coil Spring looks as happy
as if he was kissing his wife.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-08-03
HOsFORD,s ACID PHOSPHATE
IMPORTANT

DR.. T. G. Smith, Charlotte, N. c.,
says: Il Attach to it the hiShest import
ance not only an agreeable cooling drink.
but as therapeutic agent of well defined
and specific value"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-08-03

The thirteen democrats of De Smet, d.
T., all want to be postmaster. The re-
publican incumbent has resigned. but
will have to hold on til the democrats
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-08-03

The ruby is said 10 be mathematical of
faithfulness. but the thoughtless man
mustn't Judge from this that red headed
girl makes the truest wife.-The Judge
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-08-03

Miss Mary Sherman, the pretty blonde
daughter of the senator from Ohio, is
highly educated, but of a retiring and
oentle disnnsillnn.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-08-03

Buffalo Courier:--Mr, Powderly says
that he firmly believes that the day of
strikes and lockouts is drawing to an end.
More power to his prophecy.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-08-03
Removed,

Geo. W. D. Harris has removed his
real estate and insurance Office to 1909
Second avenue. over o. Grotjsn's drug
store. opposite his old Office, where he
will be glad to see all who wish to buy or
sell real estate, or wish first class insur>
ance.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-08-03

Binghampton Republican, man
might az well not be bank official as to
live in Texas. It's too far from Mon-
treal.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-08-03
Atlanta, Ga, May 4. 1885.
To THE PJTRJJC.

All who desire full information about
the cause and cure of blood poisons
scrotula and scrofulous swellings, ulcers,
sores, rheumatism, kidney complaints,
catarrb, etc, can secure by mail, free. 8
copy OF our % page illustrated book of
wonders, filled with the most wonderful
and startling proof ever before known
Address, BLOOD BALM Co,
AtlarYa 90
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-08-03

Crapeline is popular fabric and
promises to be generally worn for after
noon occasions instead of India Silk
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-08-03

/ have suffered greatly from periodical
returns of hay fever. At the suggestion
of Covert & Cheever. druggists. | obs
tanned Ely's cream balm. and used Il pOr-
ton of it during severe attack. | can
cheerfully testify as 10 the immedilte and
continued relief obtained by its use.
heartily recommend it to those suffering
from this or kindred complaints.
(Rev) H. A SMITH, Clinton, Wis
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-08-03

Gray cloth travelling suits, gray turbsn,
veil and gloves, seem to be the mode
among "girls of the elect"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-08-03

Of course it is hard to find needle in
a baystack, but how about finding dude
in stylish trousers?-New Haven News
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-08-03
Rock IsLlnD & PEQHIb
RAU.W A Y.
EAST AND SOUTHEAST


Small faced figures show arriving time at fol
lowing points when passengers leave Rock Island
at 05 a. m. FULL FACED when leaving N so
y. m. Arrive at Bloomington, :0S p. m. 1892 p.
M Danville, 4:05 p M, 1854. m; Springfield.
3:45 p. m. 4:10 a. n. : Alton. 90 p. m 6:15 a.
IN. in Illinois indianapolis 30 p. M. $50 a. IN.
Terre Haute. loco p. m, 3:35 a. m; Evansville,
l:20 a. m, 7:35 a m in Iniiana CinCinn ii II :35
p. m, 7:45 4. n; Springfield 20 a. NJ, 9:45 a
m, Columbus j IS a. M. Ills a m. IN Ohio;
st ouis. Mo 1907 m, T:45 a. m. ; Louisville,
XIV. 7:25 a. m Nashville, Tenn 100 m
30Op m Connection from the above points
are dsreet and unequa'ed Through 81 eping and
rccliningchair cars run between Peoria and Co
lumbus.
H. B. SUDLOW. r. STOCKH0USE,
suuerintendent Gen'l Tiki. Agt.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-08-03

As far as form and figure go. eight out
of ten women seen on the street are manu-
featured hebes.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-08-03

The Princess Liliuokalani has been
dubbed the Lily of Killarney by the
British.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-08-03
BLOOD POISON.

Three years ago I contracted blood
poison. Ispplied to physician at once
and his treatment came near killing me.
l employed an old physician and then
went to Ky. | then went to Hot Springs
and remained two months, but nothing
seemed to cure me permanently, although
temporary relief was given me. My con
dition grew desperate and / applied to
noted ousck, but l did not improve. l
then used a preparation which was pres
scribed gratis, but it contained too
much alcohol and aggravated my suffer
ings. then placed myself under the
treatment of noted Nashville physician
and for time was benefited, but by fall
| returned home ruined man physically
and financially, with but little prospects
of ever getting well. My money being
exhausted, | did not know what to do.
In May, 1885, my mother persuaded me
to get bottle of B. B. B. (made in At,
lanta) and did so to crafty her, but to
my utter establishment had not finished
the first bottle before every ulcer had
been healed
To the present time | have used five
bottles and have received more benefit
than from all the rest combined; and am
satisfied that B B. is the most won>
derful blood purifier ever before known,
and urge all afflicted young men to try
one single bottle and be convinced. |
can truly say think it the best medicine
in the world. 2. T HALLERToN.
Macon, Ga. May 1. 1886.
VERY NERVOUS.
For nany years l have been afflicted
with rheumatism, combined with some
kidney troubles. Indigestion finally added
to my misery and ] soon became feeble
and very nervous, and my whole system
was Frustrated. Several physicians were
employed and numerous patent medicines
resorted to without benefit. After seeing
so many testimonials extolling the won~
| derful merit of B. Is B., commenced its
use and the effect was like magic. RheuN
matte pains ceased, my kidneys were re %
lieved and my constitution improved at
once, and | cheerfully recommend it to
Others who may be similarly afflicted.
Miss s. ToMLINsoN,
Atlanta, Ga, May 4 1885.
TO THE PUBLIC.
CHARLoTT, N, c., April 81. 1885
| After using B. B. B. | unhesitatingly
state that it did more good for my kidney
complaint than all other remedies com
5ined. Its action is speedy and | cheer
fully recommend it for kidney derange.
ments. T. B. CALLAHAN.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-08-03

Presiden: Cleveland writes with stub
pen and cork penholder.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-08-03
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The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1887-03-31
The Pope Gives Audience to Americans.

An audience to American visitors in
Rome was given at the vatican recently.
Upward of fifty American ladies and gentle
men assembled in hall adorned with an
Gent tapestry picturing the miracles OF
Christ, whence they were ushered into the
throne roomwhere softened light penetrated
two great windows. When the Pope's pres
knelt and the guards held their swords q
salute, while the pope, who wore a white
sontane and n crimson cloak, slowly ap-
preached. Entering the throne room. the
pope said: I'VE come to welcome these
good Americans" He then seat
ed himself in chair in front of
the throne, and cushions were placed
at his feet. Bishop Ireland, Watterson
and keane and Rector O'Connel were the
first to approach. In his conversation
with the bishops the pope expressed great
pleasure at the progress made by the
church in America. He was concerned
and felt the necessity OF having such
a university in the United
States. Regarding tho new American col
lege in Rome. he hoped it would be worthy
the growth of Catholicism in the United
States. The rector stating that the col
lege would contain at least 200 rooms,
the pope expressed surprise. He said
that such building would cost much
money, and that this was hope
full sign OF the Catholic growth in
America. The bishops then presented the
other visitors, each OF whom knelt and
kissed the papal RIG the pope addressing
a few gracious words to each. Among
those present was q reporter. The pope
held the journalists hand in both of his,
talking to him rapidly in Italian. The
pope looked his age, but his eye is active,
keen and brilliant and his voice sonorous.